plates Flashcards

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destructive plates

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Denser oceanic plate and less dense continental plate converge
ocean plate subducts below continental
pressure and friction builds

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2
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conservative

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brush past each other in same direction

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3
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constructive

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convection currents make plates move away
hot magma rises

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